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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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